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African_Scops_Owl (Otus senegalensis)

The owl was hiding so well that without the help of a professional bird guide i would not have spotted it.
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Habitat
Wood
Location
Brufut ,The Gambia
Date taken
10.10.09
Scientific name
Otus senegalensis
Equipment used
Canon D20, 400 5,6 L, tipod
birdboybowley
Great photo - but your bird is actually a Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) The Brufut roost is an excellent site for this species
 

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